Most smoke detectors or security fire detection systems
fail to address a basic problem: What happens if a fire breaks out in a
residence when nobody is there to alert 911 or the fire department?

According to Richard Blackwell, a leading safety advocate for seniors
and others, the result is that the delay in alerting authorities leads to
additional damages. Or, if a person is overcome by smoke, he or she might be
totally unable to alert anyone, leading to a life-threatening situation.

Blackwell notes that even though many homes have smoke detectors, these
basic devices lack the ability to alert neighbors and authorities, requiring
homeowners to install more expensive security systems. For many people, the
additional cost is such that as many as 80 percent of homeowners lack such
technology.

There is another problem-"What if you are not at home when a
fire breaks out? Or, you might be incapacitated by smoke," Blackwell says. "In
either instance, while traditional smoke detectors will likely be set off, no
one will be aware of the fire."

For Blackwell, that was unacceptable.
That is why he set out to develop a solution. The result--a new, first-of-its
kind Smoke Detector that alerts your neighbors when fire breaks out, increasing
protection against loss of life, property due to fire or smoke against loss of
life and property due to fire or smoke.

Blackwell is the founder of
www.SafeHome.net and the inventor of the innovative NeighborLink ? early
alert-warning system for use in the event of crimes against persons or property,
or to notify emergency response medical teams.

He says the new detector
combines the concepts of the NeighborLink ? technology by offering homeowners
additional capabilities that complement the function of regular 'primary'
systems.

"The primary benefit of the new technology is that it
incorporates NeighborLink ? technology that allows homeowners the ability to
alert up to four neighbors of a fire in your residence." Blackwell explains.
"The NeighborLink ? technology is a part of a unique system that does not
require that the resident do anything, meaning that if he or she is not in the
residence, or is overcome by smoke and unable to alert someone, the system is
automatically activated.

"Immediately, your neighbors are made aware
that there is a fire."

Additionally, the optional NeighborLink ? voice
dialer can be easily programmed to call up to four telephone numbers, including
9-11, Blackwell explains.

"This means that a number of neighbors and
authorities can be alerted to the need for a response," Blackwell says. "There
is no time-consuming phone call by in-house monitoring systems."

As is
the case with other SafeHome products, Blackwell has kept the price of the
innovative NeighborLink ? -activated Smoke Detector affordable, requiring only a
one-time purchase price Blackwell believes the Smoke Detector has a special role
to play in home safety for a number of publics.

"A primary use is for
seniors," he notes. "The fire death rate among people over the age of 65 is
twice as high as the national average, according to the United States Fire
Administration.

"In addition, the fire death rate among people between
ages 75 and 85 is three times the national average and after age 85, it
increases to four times the national average. These statistics are especially
alarming when researchers estimate that by 2030, the 65 and older population
will exceed 70 million people.

"Our goal is to let as many seniors as
possible, caregivers and others know about the important life-saving role of our
NeighborLink ? Smoke Detector, " Blackwell continues.

"But, this is a
product for anyone that wants to make sure that they have the best available
technology to protect their homes and the safety of their families and loved
ones," Blackwell says.

He's not alone. The U.S. Fire Administration
notes: " In the event of a fire, a smoke alarm can save your life and those of
your loved ones. They are the single most important means of preventing house
and apartment fire fatalities by providing an early warning signal -- so you and
your family can escape. Smoke alarms are one of the best safety features you can
buy and install to protect yourself, your family and your home."